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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.58, 806.68 and 322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.58, 806.68 and 322.61 is: 445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.58 : 806.68 = 322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.58/806.68 = 322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.58x = 806.68 × 322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.58x = 260,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,244.24/584.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.18

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